— Our Approach / 01
How we work

Six steps,
one home,
one team.

A Kaufman Homes project

Every Kaufman Homes project, custom or remodel, runs through the same six-step approach. We don’t break ground until the design is set, the contract is signed, and long-lead materials are on order. It takes care up front, and it’s worth it on the back end.

01 / 06
01
Week 0

Conversation

We walk the land or the house with you, listen to what you're after, and have an honest talk about budget and timing.

·01A site or in-home conversation, no charge
·02A walk of the land or the existing house
·03An honest discussion of budget and timing
02
Weeks 1–8

Pre-Construction

Feasibility, design coordination, real construction pricing, and a written scope and schedule before contracts.

·01Feasibility, code, and site review
·02Preliminary budget range
·03Schedule and lead-time outlook
·04Clear go / no-go decision point
·05Design contract signed
03
Months 2–6

Design Coordination

We work alongside your architect or designer (or one we recommend) and bring constructibility and price feedback into the design process.

·01Architect or designer coordination (yours or ours)
·02Real construction pricing at every milestone
·03Constructibility and value reviews
·04Design development through permit set
04
Months 6–8

Contract & Selections

Final drawings, selections locked in, long-lead orders placed, and a clear contract before we break ground.

·01Final drawings and selections locked
·02Long-lead orders placed
·03Subcontractor bids and contracts finalized
·04Construction schedule modeled to the week
05
Months 8–22

Build

Your vision starts to take shape.

·01Groundbreaking and a dedicated project manager
·02Weekly updates and photos in BuilderTrend
06
Month 22+

Closeout & Care

Punch list, a binder of warranties and selections, and one year of complimentary quarterly preventive maintenance to keep your home performing after move-in.

·01Punch list and substantial completion
·02Closeout binder (warranties, selections, manuals)
·03One year of complimentary quarterly preventive maintenance visits
— 07 / Deliverables
What you’ll receive

A clear plan, real photos, and a phone call that gets answered.

01

A clear written contract

Scope, schedule, and price, agreed to before we break ground. Changes happen in writing, with you, in BuilderTrend.

02

BuilderTrend access

Daily logs, photos, selections, and the full project schedule, all in one place. You'll have a login from day one.

03

Project Manager

Every client is assigned a single project manager you can call on a Tuesday at 4pm. They've been on the job since the start and they'll be there at closeout.

Ready to start the conversation?

The first conversation is on us. About an hour, usually on-site. We'll bring the coffee.